Winning blow: knight to c6 (a5·6)
c9-22073Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
30. Nc6+ Kc8 31. Qa8+ Kd7 32. Nxb4 exd4 33. Qxa4+
Why it works
- Great move! knight to c6 keeps the pressure (+5.3).
- Spot on — queen to a8 (+5.4).
- Strong! knight to b4 is the sharp choice (+5.4).
- Best move. queen to a4 is exactly what the engine plays (+5.5).
- You win a piece — the rook.
- If instead Kc8, then Qa8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #189.
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